Maximization Inventory

Turner, B. M., Rim, H. B., Betz, N. E. & Nygren, T. E. (2012). The Maximization Inventory. Judgment and Decision Making, 7(1), 48-60.

See also Schwartz et al (2002) Maximization Scale, Nenkov et al.'s (2008) Maximization Scale - short and Diab et al.'s (2008) Maximizing Tendency Scale.


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Description

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Description:

Purpose
The Maximization Inventory consists of three separate scales: decision difficulty, alternative search, and satisficing. Items of the Maximization Inventory have much better psychometric properties when compared to the original Maximization Scale (Schwartz et al., 2002). The satisficing scale is a new addition to the study of maximization behavior, which is positively correlated with positive adaptation, whereas the decision difficulty and alternative search scales are positively correlated with nonproductive decisional behavior.
Questions
34 items using 5-point ratings (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree) or 6-point scale (1 = strongly disagree to 6 = strongly agree)
Sub-scales
3 sub-scales:
  • Decision Difficulty
  • Alternative Search
  • Satisficing
Domain

Psychometrics

Sample items
  • I usually try to find a couple of good options and then choose between them. (Satisficing)
  • I can't come to a decision unless I have carefully considered all of my options. (Alternative Search)
  • I usually have a hard time making even simple decisions. (Decision Difficulty)

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